8-Minute Documentary Chronicles Jeff Koons's Career
An 8-minute mini-documentary directed by Oscar Boyson summarizes Jeff Koons's entire career, from his early vacuum cleaners and basketball tanks to his ceramic works and iconic stainless-steel balloon sculptures, including his marriage to porn star Cicciolina. Featuring interviews with Larry Gagosian, Lady Gaga, Frank Gehry, Giancarlo Politi, and Pharrell Williams, and narrated by Scarlett Johansson, the film was commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles for its annual gala in April 2017.
Key facts
- The documentary is 8 minutes long.
- It was written and directed by Oscar Boyson.
- It covers Koons's career from his early works to the present.
- Interviewees include Larry Gagosian, Lady Gaga, Frank Gehry, Giancarlo Politi, and Pharrell Williams.
- Scarlett Johansson provides the voiceover.
- The film was commissioned by MOCA Los Angeles.
- It was presented at MOCA's annual gala in April 2017.
- Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania in 1955.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Koons
- Cicciolina
- Oscar Boyson
- Larry Gagosian
- Lady Gaga
- Frank Gehry
- Giancarlo Politi
- Pharrell Williams
- Scarlett Johansson
Institutions
- MOCA Los Angeles
- Artribune
Locations
- York
- Pennsylvania
- Los Angeles